With a new school year beginning soon, many college students will be eschewing the relatively predictable (if sometimes underwhelming) world of on-campus housing and moving off-campus.
If you’re planning on living off-campus for the first time, finding somewhere that fits your budget is just the first step. What else do you need to know to keep your off-campus living situation from becoming a legal nightmare?
Here are five legal dangers you’ll want to avoid when moving off-campus:
If problems arise with your landlord once you move in, you can find out more about your rights as a tenant at FindLaw’s Learn About the Law section on Tenant Rights.
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